Category Archives: Currents
Planning Extravaganza
What: Southern Cape Fear Coast Bridal Showcase When: Sun., Feb. 16th • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: $5/person; brides free Info: www.southport-oakisland.com One of the goals of the Southport-Oak
Adoption Round-up:
Through the dedication of shelters and organizations all across the country, America has made great steps toward ending animal overpopulation and homelessness. Follow through this link to read about local agencies and the donations they can use, as well as
Evaluating the Treasure Trove
By: Carolyn Bowers P.E.O. Antique Appraisal Fair Sunday, Feb. 23rd 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Southport Community Center 223 E Bay St. Are you curious to know how much your antiques are worth? Now you can find out. The Southport
Merrymaking in Southport
"The Christmas holidays in Southport are spectacular," Peggy Popelars, president of DSI, describes. "The atmosphere begins with all the holiday festivals that actually begin in November. Then during the second week of December, Winterfest is an event that is filled
Island of Lights
For nearly three decades, residents of Oak Island and surrounding areas have gathered along the isle's main road to witness the annual Christmas by the Sea parade. Occurring each year on the first Saturday of December, the spectacle helps kick
Small Shopping, Big Impact
While many big-box stores and websites slash prices each Black Friday, local businesses have found a way to compete for the coveted holiday dollar: Small Business Saturday. Read on to find local deals and steals from area small businesses, available
Art and Animals
What: Adopt-A-Pet Portrait Painting Class When: Wed., Oct. 30th • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Howe Outrageous Art Gallery and Marketplace 307 N. Howe St., Southport Cost: Suggested donation of $35 Info: (910) 363-4811 An artful craze sprung up
Blessings in Disguise
Everyone’s cancer journey is totally different—no two are the same. So when our editor, Bethany, asked me if I wanted to share my story as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I immediately said yes! And as I thought
Holy Mackerel!
What: Southport-Oak Island U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament When: Thurs.-Sat., Oct. 3-5 Where: Southport Marina 606 W. West St., Southport Cost: $325 to enter; free to spectate Info: www.usopenkmt.com Late Colorado Senator Charles Waterman is often quoted in the fishing
